Mangalore : A large number of children dressed in colorful Shri Krishna costumes participated in the Shri Krishna Vesha competition, which was held at Kadri Shree Manjunatha Temple on August 28, Wednesday.

Over 2000 children participated in the national-level Shri Krishna Festival, of which the Shri Krishna Vesha competition, organized in various categories by the Kalkura Prathishtana, formed a part. The purpose of the competition was to enhance cultural and religious awareness among the public and to awaken hidden talents in small children. The competition, which commenced at 12 noon, will continue till 12 midnight.

Speaking after inaugurating the event, Laxminarayana Asranna said that said he was happy to see the competitors of the past now bringing their kids to participate in the  same event now.

The 18 categories of contest held are as follows: Kanda Krishna for kids below the age of one, Muddu Krishna for children below the age of two, Thunta Krishna for children in the age group of 2 – 3, Bala Krishna for nursery and LKG kids, Kishora Krishna for UKG and Std. I kids, Shri Krishna for kids from Std. II, Std. III, and Std. IV, Geetha Krishna for children upto Std. VII, Yaksha Krishna for children till Std. X, Radha Krishna and Yashoda Krishna for women and children up to 12 years of age, Shankanada with traditional costumes in two categories for kids up to Std. VII, Shankha Udgosha for children above Std. VII and open for with traditional costume. Devaki Krishna and Vasudeva Krishna contest for parents and their children. Nanda Gokula has been organized to encourage groups of 5 people of any age group to present an episode from the life of Lord Krishna.

Apart from it, a Bala Krishna quiz competition for students up to Std VII and Shri Krishna Quiz was held for children above Std. VII, which do not need traditional costume. Apart from it a special category has been introduced titled ‘Krishna Photography’ which requires participants in   Krishna with attractive poses.

The competitions were held in 8 platforms in Kadri Shri Manjunath temple premises including Abhishek Hall in the two floors- Manjushree, Ashwattha Katte, Kadri Kere, Shri Krishna Janmashtami Samiti main stage, Kalyana Mantapa and Ganapati temple.

Each participant received a panchaloha idol of Kadegolu Krishna, Bhagavadgita, a certificate, a picture of Lord Manjunatha, and an attractive cloth bag each. The children were also served hot milk, peda, and ice cream.

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